About Mystic Flow Wellness Center Franchise
Mystic Flow Wellness Center is a franchise system that operates non-medical wellness centers offering a variety of holistic therapeutic services for men and women of all ages.
Franchisees provide massage services (Swedish, acupressure, deep tissue, sports, prenatal and geriatric), reflexology and foot therapy, hydrotherapy (hydromassage bed and sensory flotation tank treatments), infrared sauna services, energy healing therapies (aromatherapy, chakra balancing, reiki), signature health and wellness classes and workshops (meditation and essential oils), and proprietary membership packages.
The centers also offer limited retail items including oils, crystals, herbs, supplements, vitamins, chakra kits, gift baskets, and apparel.
Mystic Flow Wellness Center Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4% of Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Revenues per calendar month (may increase up to 3% maximum) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $194,825 – $349,875 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $195K–$350K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4% of Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Revenues per calendar month (may increase up to 3% maximum)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Technology | $9,000 | $14,500 |
| Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures | $27,500 | $45,000 |
| Real Estate | $13,000 | $18,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $65,000 | $150,000 |
| Utilities | $600 | $800 |
| Signage | $4,000 | $12,500 |
| Start Up Inventory | $14,800 | $21,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $4,500 | $6,000 |
| Staffing | $4,500 | $12,500 |
| Uniforms | $350 | $600 |
| Insurance | $3,600 | $4,000 |
| Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Training Program | $2,025 | $3,275 |
| Business Licenses, Permits, Certifications and other Professional Fees | $950 | $1,700 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $20,000 | $35,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 for partial transfer (less than 49% of assets) or $10,000 for full transfer (more than 49% of assets) |
| Renewal Fee | None |
| Technology Fee | $1,050-$1,200 per month for third-party customer relationship management software |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit fees plus interest at 18% per annum (1.5% per month), estimated $3,500-$6,500 |
| Interest and Late Charges | 1.5% per month plus $25 late fee |
| Additional Training | $250 per person per day |
| Web Page Edits, Updates, Changes, Maintenance and Promotion Fee | $65-$125 per hour |
| Product, Vendor and Equipment Testing Fee | $100 per product/vendor, $300 for equipment |
| Conference Fee | Registration fee not to exceed $1,000 per person plus travel expenses |
| Refresher Training and/or Continuing Education | Up to $250 per person per day plus travel expenses |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 2 weeks (comprehensive initial training program) |
| Classroom Training | 33 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 54 hours |
| Training Location | Corporate headquarters in Gainesville, Virginia |
| Additional Training | Self-study program provided prior to initial training. Up to 4 days of pre-opening or grand opening onsite assistance included. Additional training available at $250 per person per day. Refresher and continuing education programs offered quarterly. Annual conference may be held with registration fee up to $1,000 per person. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Up to 5 miles driven in any direction from the franchised business location (may be larger or smaller for densely or sparsely populated areas) |
| Description | Franchisees receive a protected territory determined by population, household incomes, competition, demographics, and market penetration. The franchisor cannot establish another franchise or company-owned business within the territory during the franchise term. Territory will not be altered due to population changes. Franchisees may sell services and products to anyone but cannot engage in Target Marketing outside their territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years (begins on execution date, continues until 5 years from the date the business is physically open for operation) |
| Renewal Term | One 5-year renewal term |
| Renewal Fee | None |
| Renewal Conditions | Written notice to renew 6-12 months prior to term end; must be in full compliance with franchise agreement; sign then-current franchise agreement; comply with then-current training and qualification requirements; execute a general release; upgrade Center to then-current standards. May be asked to sign contract with materially different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 for partial transfer (less than 49% of assets) or $10,000 for full transfer (more than 49% of assets) |
| Transfer Conditions | Full compliance with franchise agreement; transferee must meet franchisor qualifications; all amounts paid in full; transferee completes training; transfer fee paid; transferee signs then-current franchise agreement; franchisee executes general release. Franchisor has right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Curable defaults: 30 days notice for most defaults, 72 hours for health/safety violations, 5 days for failure to pay. Non-curable defaults include: failure to open business, failure to complete training, abandonment, misrepresentation, felony conviction, unauthorized assignment, bankruptcy, unauthorized use of confidential information, among others. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | No involvement in any competitive business within 10 miles of the franchisee's location or any other franchise or company-owned location in existence or planned at the time of termination or expiration. During the term, no competing business anywhere in the United States. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchise must at all times be under the direct, day-to-day, full-time supervision of the franchisee, a managing Owner, or a non-Owner manager approved by the franchisor. An Office Manager and a licensed lead massage therapist are required. The Office Manager must be present at the Center whenever it is open for operation and devote full time to supervision of the business. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase all equipment, products, supplies and services from franchisor, its affiliates, or approved vendors and suppliers. All advertising, promotional and marketing materials must be purchased directly from the franchisor. Currently the franchisor is not the only approved supplier except for advertising and promotional materials. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees cannot purchase unapproved equipment, products, supplies and services from any vendors or suppliers not on the pre-approved list without written permission. Written approval required for any new product, vendor, supplier, or equipment. Franchisor may become approved supplier or only approved supplier for items in the future. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Franchisor may derive profit through markups and may derive revenue through license fees, promotional fees, advertising allowances, rebates, commissions or other monies paid by approved suppliers. No such revenues were received from required purchases in the prior fiscal year. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing and does not guarantee any note, lease, or obligation. The franchisor may assist franchisees in obtaining financing in the future. |
Mystic Flow Wellness Center Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Mystic Flow Wellness Center does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Mystic Flow Wellness Center Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Mystic Flow Wellness Center System Growth
Mystic Flow Wellness Center currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 1 states: VA
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Audited by Divine, Blalock, Martin & Sellari, LLC for year ending December 31.
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